It can be hard to know where to turn to find help, if you’re feeling emotional distress or having suicidal thoughts.
Click on these buttons now to get information about different support options in Leeds.
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Emotional support and practical help
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Connect Helpline
Leeds-based survivor-led service that supports people in crisis or emotional distress. Open every night.
0808 800 1212 (freephone)
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Support and advice
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West Yorkshire 24 hour mental health helpline
The West Yorkshire helpline provides confidential support, advice and information for anyone over 18 who is concerned about their mental health, or is worried about a family member or someone they care for.
0800 183 0558 (freephone)
Open 24/7
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Night Owls
Confidential support line for children, young people, their parents and carers who live in Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield.
0800 148 8244 (Text 07984 392 700)
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Someone to listen
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Samaritans helpline
Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans will listen. Open 24 hours a day to help you find a way through.
116 123 (freephone)
Open 24/7
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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s Single Point of Access (SPA)
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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s Single Point of Access (SPA)
The SPA accepts referrals for anyone requiring an urgent mental health assessment. If you’re already receiving support from LYPFT services do you have a crisis plan with contact details to provide options?
Call 0800 183 1485 (If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can text 07980 958170)
Open 24/7
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Medical advice and support
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NHS 111 (freephone)
NHS 111 is open 24/7 if you, or someone you know, needs urgent care but it’s not life threatening. This includes advice for both your physical and mental health.
111 (freephone)
Open 24/7
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Face-to-face help
GP emergency appointment - ask your GP surgery to see the first available GP. GPs see many people every week who are worried about their mental health.
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Well-bean Hope in a Crisis Cafe
Offers support and practical help to people in crisis. Open every night 6pm to midnight.
07760 173 476 (Call first if you want to use this service)
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Lincoln Green Community Centre, Cromwell Mount, LS9 7JB
Lincoln Green Community Centre
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Touchstone House, 2-4 Middleton Crescent, Beeston, LS11 6JU
Touchstone House
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40 Tong Rd, Leeds, LS12 1LZ
New Wortley Community Centre
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Dial House
Dial house offers face-to-face emotional support to people in crisis.
0113 260 9328 (or text 07922 249 452)
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Dial House @ Touchstone
Dial House @ Touchstone offers support for people from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Refugees and asylum seekers welcome.
0113 249 4675 (or text 0766 358 1853)
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Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust’s Single Point of Access (SPA)
The SPA accepts referrals for anyone requiring an urgent mental health assessment. If you’re already receiving support from LYPFT services do you have a crisis plan with contact details to provide options?
Call 0800 183 1485 (If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can text 07980 958170)
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Support by text or online chat
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Signhealth Crisis Text Service for Deaf people
Crisis service for deaf people. Messages are anonymous and won’t appear on your phone bill.
85258 (Text DEAF)
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Connect online
Local survivor-led online chat service for people in distress. Open every night 6pm to 2am via website homepage.
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Email the Samaritans
Sometimes writing down your thoughts can help you understand them better. Response time is 24 hours. Email Jo@samaritans.org.
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